Woodmere showcases works by Philadelphia artists

Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hill, which has a rotation of special exhibits, also maintains a collection of more than 3,000 works of art that tell the story of the art and artists of Philadelphia.

To share some of the newest additions, Woodmere presents three exhibitions that focus on the growth of the collection.

“Just In: Recent Acquisitions in the Collection of Woodmere Art Museum” (Jan. 26 to March 17) includes works acquired by Woodmere over the last two years, by Pennsylvania Impressionists, Arthur B. Carles and his circle, and contemporary abstract painters.

“Objects of Desire: Philip Jamison Collection (Jan. 26 to May 5) celebrates the Philadelphia collector’s dedication to artists of the region and his transformative promised gift to Woodmere.

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“Philip Jamison Watercolor: The Spirit of Chester County (Jan. 26 to May 5) is an accompanying look at Jamison’s own watercolors of rural Pennsylvania.

A free open house to view the exhibitions will take place Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.

In addition, Woodmere invites audiences to view its Online Collection(www.woodmerecollection.org), a project launched in December 2011 that seeks to digitize the institution’s 3,000-plus artworks.

The Online Collection, made possible through a two-year, $60,000 grant from philanthropist John H. McFadden in honor of Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest’s support of Woodmere, makes the Museum’s collection, including works that are not currently on view in the galleries, accessible to audiences from anywhere in the world. To date, almost 1,400 works of art — including paintings, drawings, sculptures and fine-art objects — have been photographed, catalogued and added to the website.

Woodmere Art Museum is located at 9201 Germantown Ave.

Admission to special exhibitions is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and free for students, children and Museum members; exhibitions in the Founder’s Gallery and Helen Millard Children’s Gallery are free.